Best known for his film scores, particularly those associated with Studio Ghibli, Joe Hisaishi has continued to pursue a career as both a composer and conductor, revealing a more abstract side of his musical language. Released in 2026, Symphony No. 3 (“Metaphysica”) & Harp Concerto brings together two orchestral works that shed light on this lesser-known aspect of his writing. Conducting the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Hisaishi is joined by harpist Emmanuel Ceysson for the world-premiere recording of the Harp Concerto, composed specifically for him.
Created in 2021 to mark the 50th anniversary of the New Japan Philharmonic, Symphony No. 3 is a large-scale work in three movements (“Existence,” “Where Are We Going?,” and “Substance”)…

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